Wildfire
Our Forests Can't Handle This Much Stress
A new study suggests that climate change is making life more difficult for forests to adapt to new stresses to the environment
Wildfire Burns in Yosemite National Park, Threatening Giant Sequoia Trees
The Washburn Fire has scorched more than 2,000 acres since it was first reported on Thursday
A Surprisingly High Number of Wildfires Are Caused by Electrocuted Birds
Researchers determined 44 wildland fires were ignited by avian electrocutions in the contiguous United States from January 2014 through December 2018
Regenerative Tourism Invites Travelers to Get Their Hands Dirty
Vacations that allow tourists to participate in conservation activities, such as habitat restoration, are growing in popularity
Critically Endangered Spotted Tree Frogs Released Into the Wild in Australia
Bushfires, fungal disease, predation and other threats have pushed these amphibians to the brink of extinction
We Are Changing Climate Faster Than We Can Adapt, New IPCC Report Warns
Despite the 'irreversible' impacts of a warming planet, scientists emphasize there is still time to act
Health Risks of Smoke and Ozone Rise in the West as Wildfires Worsen
High levels of two dangerous pollutants are occurring with increasing frequency, researchers say
Sixteen Innovators to Watch in 2022
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
United Nations Confirms Hottest Temperature Ever Recorded in the Arctic
The record-breaking heat of June 2020 rings climate change 'alarm bells,' the World Meteorological Organization warns
How Do Snails Get Their Shells? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
What Does the Future Hold for the Joshua Tree?
The beloved desert denizen is feeling the heat
Chicago's Great Fire, 150 Years Later
An exhibition at the Chicago History Museum explores the legacy of the blaze, which devastated the Midwestern city and left 100,000 homeless
California Firefighters Race to Protect Giant Sequoia Trees
Officials say the historically significant trees were thankfully unscathed by recent blazes
Smoky Clouds That Form Over Wildfires Produce Less Rain
Particles from the smoke create tiny droplets too small to fall to Earth
More Than 40 Million Acres of Land Have Burned in Siberia
Russia has seen an increasing severity of wildfires in recent years due to rising summer temperatures and a historic drought
From Supercomputers to Fire-Starting Drones, These Tools Help Fight Wildfires
As climate change worsens wildfires in the West, agencies are tapping into new technologies to keep up with the flames
Disney's Dusty Crophopper—the Little Airplane that Could—Comes to the Smithsonian
Iconic Air Tractor aircraft on display at the Udvar-Hazy Center this Saturday
Wildfire Smoke Linked to Covid-19 Cases and Deaths in the West
Thousands of coronavirus cases and hundreds of deaths may be attributable to the particulate matter in wildfire smoke
Four Ways to Protect Yourself From Harmful Air Pollution Caused by Wildfires
Awareness about exposure, high-quality masks and air filters can help protect you from dangerous pollutants in smoke
Ancient Olympics' Birthplace Saved as Fires Rage Across Southern Europe
A massive heatwave sparked blazes along the Mediterranean, threatening cultural heritage sites and forcing mass evacuations
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